iHeart Tassie

This week on iHeart Tassie, a critical lack of feed for livestock on Tasmania's farms due to ongoing dry conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on iHeart Tassie, John Fabris discusses the work of the Tasmanian Gender Service in transitioning children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is help for Tasmanians with cancer with a new Wellness Centre proposed for Hobart's CBD. In this episode, Olivia Hicks speaks to the man driving the project forward, while also honouring his late wife's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Tasmanian writers are turning their backs on traditional publishing methods - instead choosing to go independent.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, Britt talks to local authors Simon Thiessen, Georgina Makalani, Mark Mannock, Carolyn Winchcombe and Iryna Bohlscheid ahead of this weekend's Tasmanian Indie Authors Book Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of iHeart Tassie, John Fabris looks at drugs, alcohol and other addictions in Tasmania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks looks at persistent pelvic pain, and a new training program that is helping Tasmanian GPs learn more about how to identify and treat related conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the shock announcement that this year was Mona Foma's last, Britt Aylen examines the future of festivals here in Tasmania.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Tasmanian State Election on March 23rd, John Fabris talks to the leaders of our state's three major parties about everything EXCEPT politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, coinciding with the start of the hunting season, John Fabris looks at both sides of Tasmania's duck hunting debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks shines a light on the debilitating condition which affects an estimated 16,000 Tasmanians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmanians are heading to the polls on March 23 – more than a year early.  But how did we get here?  And what is so different about this year’s vote?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fabris examines the aftermath of the 2013 Dunalley bushfires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, Olivia Hicks takes a look at how the new Mother and Baby Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital, set up after the closure of the St Helen's Private Hospital last year, is supporting new parents.  Is enough being done to help mothers and their babies in Tasmania? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 10 years since the closure of the Mount Lyell mine - in this episode of iHeart Tassie, John Fabris examines how our state's West Coast has transformed over the past decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here in Tasmania, girls’ football – or soccer – has seen huge growth over the past couple of years, thanks to the rise of our national women's team. But it still has a long way to go.  In this episode, we’ll learn about the “Matildas Effect”, and what our state needs to do in order to keep up.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are almost 1500 children registered for home education in Tasmania.   But why are parents choosing to homeschool, and how do you go about it?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a typical Thursday evening in North Hobart, the after-work crowd files into Room For A Pony on the corner of Elizabeth and Burnett Street - but this is not your typical crowd.  Each week, the local café and bar is overtaken by an enthusiastic group primed for a post-work run, followed by a beer or two.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, we meet the Knockoffs Run Club.  See omnystudio.com/listen...

In this episode, we profile two Tasmanian social enterprises - Hamlet in Hobart, and Change Overnight in Launceston - and learn how two very different businesses are each working to enact social change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1967, the Black Tuesday fires brought devastation to Tasmania.  In this episode of iHeart Tassie, we look back at one of the state's deadliest days, and discuss what we've since learnt about keeping ourselves safe during the bushfire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tasmania’s functional literacy rate is around 50 percent. That means, around half of the adults in our state are lacking the necessary reading skills to thrive in everyday life. But how did it get this way? And what can adults do to increase their literacy levels?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hobart Cat Café will be shutting its doors later this month. In this episode of iHeart Tassie we learn about the benefits and struggles of running an animal café in Tasmania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a microbiologist and medical researcher takes an interest in vegan food? You get an award-winning dairy-free cheese that showcases the best in local Tasmanian flavours. In this week's episode of iHeart Tassie, we learn the story behind Artisa cheese and the state's booming vegan food scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Don't plant your tomatoes before Show Day" - it's a Tasmanian tradition. But is it still accurate? In this episode of iHeart Tassie, we explore the effect climate change has had on our tomato growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a quiet revolution being forged across Tasmania. Locals are turning away from fast fashion, and looking towards alternative and sustainable options. In this episode of iHeart Tassie, we’ll learn about slow fashion, and how it's taking over our state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of people walk the Overland Track each year - but not everyone makes it to the end. Ahead of the start of the Summer Season this weekend, this episode of iHeart Tassie takes you through what to do if you get in trouble during your trek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.